"Addis-2020-034" Vacancy Details

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Announcement Number:

Addis-2020-034

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Addis Ababa

Position Title:

Guard (Senior) - Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs 

Open Period:

07/21/2020 - 08/04/2020

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+3

Series/Grade:

LE - 0710 4

Salary:

USD $8,184

Work Schedule:

Full-time - The work schedule for this position is: • Full Time (48 hours per week)

Promotion Potential:

LE-4

Promotion Potential Explanation:

None. This is advertised at the Full Performance Level FSN-04 which is equivalent to FP-AA.

Duty Location(s):

4 Vacancy in

Addis Ababa, ET

Telework Eligible:

No
For More Info:

HR Section
000-000-0000
AddisHRO@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is AA.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

       * Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

N/A

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before
you apply.
Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the
position of Guard (Senior) position.

The work schedule for this position is:

 Full Time (48 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks)
of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

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Duties
Incumbent serves as a member of the Local Guard Force (LGF) as a Senior Guard and is responsible for
the control of persons and materials entering and leaving the facility during office hours at their post.
Reports to the Supervisor. Provides interment administrative support to the Supervisor regarding daily
assignments for respective Local Guard Force (LGF) Mission post.

 
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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least one year of previous work experience as a Guard with the U.S. Embassy
Addis Ababa Local Guard Force.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

 
Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
 EDUCATION: High/Secondary school diploma is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"
Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required.

                    Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

                  (You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the
Human Resources Office).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate
emergency alarms and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and
radio communication equipment. Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator. Ability to use fire
extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, pepper
spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Daily duties may involve extended periods of walking
and/or standing in a wide variety of weather conditions. Possess local driver’s class III
license.    (This may be tested). 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and
fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals
(TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation
package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference

categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that
these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in
a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. of the appropriate military
branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge
or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in
order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-
employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional
employment considerations, please visit the following link:
https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

 (3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a
copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),
equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the
armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from
active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the
certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead.

 
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How to Apply
How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to
apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested High/Secondary school
diploma as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If
you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify
your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

 Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

 Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

 Passport copy (if applicable)

  High/Secondary school diploma

 Certificate or License (if applicable)

 DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting

documentation (if applicable)

 SF-50 (if applicable)

 Driver's License

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview
will be contacted via email or phone. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities,
required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis
Ababa/Ethiopia.
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